The Rebellion (Modeled on The Possessive by Sharon Olds)
My mother - as if she
owns me - scrutinizing my required
all-black outfit, requested by my
musical theater conductor, that tempo pusher,
to keep attention from myself
down in that pit.
My leggings under my sport shorts
match my v-neck tee,
white socks peeking above 
my matching black shoes
almost keep me home
as her only fashion disaster.
My design. Her disapproval.
Let's see what she says
When I wear it again tomorrow.